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www.thebushcamp.com
Come get the dust of Africa on your feet ...
🐾 The Bush Camp is authentic, rustic, intimate and honestly affordable.

Madikwe's only authentic bush camp and genuine eco lodge Mosetlha is nestled literally at the heart of this magnificent Big 5, malaria free, 75 000 hectare Game Reserve. In addition to the Big 5, you are also offered the opportunity to experience the rare and endangered wild dog, cheetah, most other SA predators, a multitude of fat and healthy plains game and 350 bird species. Mosetlha promises yo

u a true wilderness experience and real safari adventure. Our rates include your comfy accommodation, all meals and snacks (and tea/coffee/water), and two game drives a day. Our expert guides, Jonny and Justice, take you out in open 4x4s (4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon into the evening) throughout the rugged wilderness that is Madikwe. Come, get the dust of Africa on your feet ...

15/06/2026

Wishing everyone a great Youth Day public holiday tomorrow - the office is closed for the day, but we'll be back on Wednesday bright and early.

Book a stay with us during the school holidays (before the end of July), and enjoy a 5th night free on us!

📷 Oli Davis

12/06/2026

Whether you're a business owner, team leader, burnt out employee, or simply feeling stretched a little too thin, creative depletion and mental fatigue are more common than many of us would like to admit.

Technology has transformed the way we live and work. Communication is instant. Information is always within reach.

But the same tools that keep us connected can also make it difficult to disconnect.

Emails.
Messages.
Meetings.
Notifications.
Always being "available".

Perhaps that's why so many of us are craving something increasingly rare: the chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply be present.

There is growing evidence linking time in nature with improved focus, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. And sometimes, stepping away from the noise is exactly what's needed to reconnect with what matters most.

This August, join us in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve for an intimate women's retreat designed to help you slow down, reset, and breathe a little deeper.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.

Take the first step, click our Link in Bio!
Your recovery is waiting.

11/06/2026

Have you met Justice?
Quiet, humble, and one of the most knowledgeable guides you'll ever spend time with in the wild.

Justice's journey began in Madikwe as a lodge maintenance staff member. Through dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for wildlife, he qualified as a guide and joined Mosetlha in 2008. He has been sharing his deep understanding of the natural world with guests ever since.

As one recent guest shared:
"His ability to track wildlife and share insights about the bush added so much depth to the experience – it truly felt like we were seeing Madikwe through the eyes of an expert."

Now qualified as a trails guide, Justice also leads our guided walking safaris, offering guests the chance to slow down, look closer, and discover the stories hidden in every track, plant, and sign of wildlife.

Thank you, Justice, for the knowledge, passion, and unforgettable experiences you create for our guests every day.

📷 Oli Davis

09/06/2026

We're honoured to share that Mosetlha Bush Camp & Eco Lodge has once again received Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award for 2026!

This award places us among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, and is based entirely on genuine reviews from travellers who have stayed with us over the past 12 months.

What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it comes directly from our guests - those who have experienced the camp, explored Madikwe with our guides, shared stories around the fire, and taken the time to tell others about their stay.

To everyone who has visited, returned, recommended us, or left a review: thank you. Your support, kind words and continued trust mean more than we can express.

We look forward to welcoming many more guests to experience the magic of Madikwe with us at Mosetlha!

05/06/2026

Share with someone you feel has been burning the candle on both ends - someone who deserves some time to themselves 🧡

Happy weekend!

04/06/2026

Winter - a photographer's dream?

These images were all captured by guests during winter in Madikwe. They offer a glimpse of what's possible when golden light, dry air and dust come together to create particularly striking conditions.
Swipe through for a glimpse of what winter in Madikwe can deliver through the lens.

In Winter, wildlife and predator sightings often improve as vegetation thins and animals congregate around water sources, while clear winter skies make birds of prey easier to spot.

Read more about Winter in Madikwe: https://www.thebushcamp.com/blog/winter-in-madikwe-safari-guide

📷 Kelly Rabie, Steven Kramer, Daniel Shaw, Peter Bouquet, Marc Rihs, Evelien Flierman

03/06/2026

There’s a reason so many safari regulars quietly favour winter.
The pace slows.
The horizon seems to stretch forever.
Sunsets linger in shades of amber, gold and rose, while the evenings invite you to stay a little longer around the fire - enjoying the rare luxury of having nowhere else to be.

It's a season that encourages you to put your phone away, settle into the rhythm of the wilderness, and simply enjoy being here.

Stay with us in the magnificent malaria-free Madikwe Game Reserve 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 and enjoy a 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 - giving you even more time to immerse yourself in the bush during the school holidays.

We're currently closed for maintenance until 12 June, with freshly oiled cabins and a few extra touches being added before guests return.
Availability varies, so contact Kelly with your preferred dates soon!

Read more about winter in Madikwe:
https://www.thebushcamp.com/blog/winter-in-madikwe-safari-guide

📷 Helen Murray

02/06/2026

FREE NIGHT. WILD RESET. 5 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 4.

Here's your reminder that you were never meant to run on empty.

Join us this August for our immersive safari retreat in Big Five territory - and stay a little longer on us.

Book the retreat and enjoy a complimentary extra night at the bush camp.

More stillness. More sunsets. More time to reconnect.
Game drives & bush walks, fireside connection, and those deep exhale moments only the wilderness can offer.
The kind of reset you feel long after you leave.

Limited spaces available.
www.thebushcamp.com/safari-retreat

📷 Helen Vesty

01/06/2026

𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗 | 𝟭𝟵-𝟮𝟭 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘

Swap socks and slippers for safari...
Celebrate Father’s Day with a weekend in the bush – crisp mornings, incredible wildlife sightings, fireside evenings, and uninterrupted time together in nature.

Arrive Friday 19 June & depart Sunday 21 June, or linger a little longer with an optional third night departing Monday 22 June.
Your opportunity to experience the kind of shared moments you've been missing - moments that become favourite stories long after the weekend ends.

Wondering what winter in Madikwe is really like? Read our winter safari guide: https://www.thebushcamp.com/blog/winter-in-madikwe-safari-guide
OR click our Link in Bio.

Limited availability - get in touch to plan your stay.

30/05/2026

Join us during the SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - 26 June to 20 July

(And private schools half term between 26 June and 6 July)

Availability over select dates, with limited family cabins - ages 6 and over welcome 🧡
Email us to secure your preferred dates before they're gone!
[email protected]

📷 Daniel Shaw

Address

Madikwe Game Reserve
Zeerust

Telephone

+27114449345

Website

http://www.thebushcamp.com/, http://www.facebook.com/groups/thebushcamp.com, https://www.thebushcamp.com/link-in-bio

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